Bone recession is an unfortunate yet common consequence of losing one or more of your teeth. It happens because the blood supply and stimulation needed for maintaining healthy bone is gone. There are consequences to bone loss – some obvious, some less so. This blog post from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO takes a…
Implant dentures
Is There A Down Side To Dental Implants?
Dental implants might sound like some futuristic solution to missing teeth. But they’ve become part of mainstream dentistry, and are available at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Most patients have a lot of questions about dental implants, once they seriously begin to consider them. Are there any drawbacks to implants? Are they Are they…
Dental Implants: As Good As They Sound?
Our teeth are the only body parts that cannot self-repair. When a tooth is lost, it is gone for good. That is what makes implant-supported artificial teeth, like those available at Boulder County Smiles, such a miracle of modern dentistry. Dental implants are titanium posts that are inserted into the jaw. One of the remarkable…
All About Dental Implants
Dental implants may sound like they’re science fiction, but they are real, indeed: artificial tooth roots that support replacement teeth that look and function like the real thing. They are available at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette. Rock Solid One dental implant can support one artificial tooth. Several can support a dental bridge, and even…
Implant Dentures: Game-Changers!
Implant-supported dentures from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette are total game-changers, when it comes to artificial teeth. If you haven’t heard, dental implants are titanium posts that we insert into the jaw. Within a few months the implant and bone have grown together. Once that has happened, the implant is ready. Implant-supported dentures are artificial…
Titanium and Human Bone
Most dental implants are made from titanium. The reason for this is titanium’s unique ability to fuse with human bone. We offer state-of-the-art dental implants at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette. For a dental implant procedure, a titanium post is surgically placed directly into the jawbone. After a few months the implant and the bone…
Implant-Dentures: A Whole New Ballgame!
Categories: dental implants, Implant dentures
One of the major drawbacks of conventional dentures is instability. They can slip in the mouth, and limit your ability to eat the things you’ve always loved. That’s one of the reasons why implant-supported dentures from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette are such a big deal. With implant-supported dentures, you’re able to eat virtually anything.…
Are Dental Implants Right For You?
If you are missing one or more of your natural teeth and have explored your tooth replacement options then you have probably heard about dental implant, like those available at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette. Dental implants are rightly been called one of the greatest advancements in the history of dentistry. That’s because implants support…
Implants or Traditional Dentures? Ask Yourself These Questions When Choosing
Categories: dental implants, Implant dentures
If you want to restore your smile due to extensive tooth loss, you have a decision. Will you choose conventional dentures, or dentures supported by dental implants, like those available at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette? When you consider the advantages of implant dentures, it is really no contest. Let’s compare conventional removable dentures and…
Gum Disease And Tooth Loss
Did you know that the most common cause of tooth loss among adults is gum disease? At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette, the good news is that gum disease is easy to treat if it is detected in the early stages. Regular check-ups are critical, but there are warning signs for gum disease that everyone…
